Can someone identify these markings?

[David Dunlop]

I have a piece of Artillery kit made by B.M.Co. of Canada, but there are no Canadian Military Markings or dates to be found anywhere on the item.

There is a brass plate on the top of the item with "MANUFACTURED TO D.N.O. DRAWING 7995" printed on it and stamped into the brass is a very small horizontal oval with A"Broad Arrow"M inside it.

I am curious as to what nationality the stamp may belong and for what the initials D.N.O. are the short form.

Regards

David

[Ed Storey]

'A Broad Arrow M' is usually the marking for the Air Ministry, you will see this on Air Force clothing.

[David Dunlop]

Hello Ed.

I thought of that, but the item appears to be for targeting objects on the ground and the only artillery I thought the Air Ministry might get involved with would be anti-aircraft related.

Regards,

David

[Gunner]

David: Post a picture, old bean!

Mike

[David Dunlop]

Geez, Thanks, Mike. Give me a high tech electronic art project to attempt. I am still trying to master pen and ink drawings!!!...

I will see what I can do.

David